Corporation
Angry Bovine
These are great results but I'm just always cautious when it comes to "extreme" fasting. Probably my lack of knowledge on these extended fasting cycles but be careful.
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From Fat to Fit 2025 - I Really Mean It This Time! (4 Viewers)
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Corporation
Angry Bovine
These are great and achievable goals, good luck!
Corporation
Angry Bovine
Yep, diet is the key. The extra moving is very helpful but it is so much easier to not ingest the extra calories in the first place. I did a 45 minute spin class and burned almost 500 calories. That would probably be 2 measly slices of pizza. Keep moving forward!8/1/23 298.007/31/23 296.6One goal reached - breaking below 3 bills.
6-22-23 Dr Visit 313.0
7-13-23 298.0
Seem to have kind of stalled out a bit last week+ and stayed around 298-299. I did see a 296 number this morning though.
7-22-23 296.0
One month follow up telehealth visit with doc on Monday. Will be nice to report I've started on the path to better health eating better, hitting the treadmill a few days a week, and dropping some weight. Also have a telehealth visit with a nutritionist on Monday.
Loaded up on a bunch of healthier food at Costco today. Onward and downward (lbs).
7-24-23 294.0
I think that last weigh-in is sus. Bounced around this week 296-297 or so.
This morning was 295.
6/22/23 313.0
7/13/23 298.0
7/22/23 296.0
7/24/23 294.0
7/27/23 295.0
Gotta get more consistent exercise. Ended up skipping the gym from Thursday thru Tuesday. Went yesterday morning. Skipped this morning but did walk around the block a couple times which is about the equivalent though probably at a little slower pace. Heading out of town tomorrow until Sunday for my kid's softball tournament so expecting to not be on the game as well. That's OK. Will get back to on Monday. Just keep rolling forward as every little change snowballs over time.
As I said I would, ate alot of snacks and fast food this weekend which I had been avoiding. Not terrible results. Time to get back on track.
Ugh. Went to a goodbye party with my daughter for one of her softball teammates last night and ate some Dominos pizza and chips. No gym yet this week. Gotta get moving. Today is my busy day work wise. Maybe not so much activity the next day or two but time to get more disciplined with food. Need to get moving back in the right direction.
Corporation
Angry Bovine
Welcome to the club! What you have done is amazing, you have to be feeling so much better! Keep working, you are doing great!Alright I'll finally join this thread.
I had weight loss surgery in April. Three and a half months later and I am kicking ***.
Here were my 3-month progress pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/8OMO4Fl
I swim 2-3x a week, play disc golf most other days, and do occasionally take a day off to rest. My 75% reduced stomach and sticking to only 3 meals a day does the rest.
My goals are to fit in that Large shirt at the very end of the progress pics (from 4XL to L). I have nearly graduated to 2XL (Vandy shirt). 2XL shirts are the only thing I have requested from friends/family for my birthday in a couple weeks, I need a new wardrobe...
The numbers:
In July 2022, my first consult about WLS with my primary care provider: 405 lb
April 17, morning before my surgery: 378 lb
This morning: 285 lb
Corporation
Angry Bovine
I may start having a "cheat" day once every 8 or 9 days, my body responded pretty well to being out of "starvation" mode. I have a real shot at breaking 200 before my birthday on August 10. Exercise has been consistent with a 45 minute spin class every Monday and 45 minute weight classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Played golf in 95 degree weather on Saturday as well.
| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss/-Gain | Avg Calories/Daily Calories |
| May 15 Week | 219.4 | - | 7.1 | 1516 |
| May 22 Week | 212.3 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 1686 |
| May 29 Week | 209.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 1407 |
| June 5 Week | 207.9 | 11.5 | 0.9 | 1614 |
| June 12 Week | 207.0 | 12.4 | 1.3 | 1411 |
| June 19 Week | 205.7 | 13.7 | -6.7 | Way Too Much |
| June 26 Week | 212.4 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1774 |
| July 3 Week | 208.4 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 1619 |
| July 10 Week | 206.3 | 13.1 | 2.3 | 1796 |
| July 17 Week | 204.0 | 15.4 | 1.1 | 1598 |
| July 24 Week | 202.9 | 16.5 | 1.5 | 1857 |
| July 25 | 203.9 | 15.5 | 1440 | |
| July 26 | 203.7 | 15.7 | 3000 | |
| July 27 | 206.5 | 12.9 | 2800 | |
| July 28 | 206.9 | 12.5 | 1440 | |
| July 29 | 204.8 | 14.6 | 1440 | |
| July 30 | 203.1 | 16.3 | 1440 | |
| July 31 Week | 201.4 | 18.0 | 1440 | |
| Aug 1 | 200.8 | 18.6 | 1600 |
hagmania
Footballguy
I believe I wore that very same shirt (or one similar) while still attending. I'm going back in time.That is a massive difference. Other than the Vandy shirt (Alright I'll finally join this thread.
I had weight loss surgery in April. Three and a half months later and I am kicking ***.
Here were my 3-month progress pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/8OMO4Fl
I swim 2-3x a week, play disc golf most other days, and do occasionally take a day off to rest
My goals are to fit in that Large shirt at the very end of the progress pics (from 4XL to L). I have nearly graduated to 2XL (Vandy shirt). 2XL shirts are the only thing I have requested from friends/family for my birthday in a couple weeks, I need a new wardrobe...
The numbers:
In July 2022, my first consult about WLS with my primary care provider: 405 lb
April 17, morning before my surgery: 378 lb
This morning: 285 lb) you're doing great!
My next milestone is my wedding weight which corresponds with 100 lb lost since surgery @ 278 lb. By my estimation that is the lowest I've weighed in my post-college life.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
You are almost there!!!! Amazing!!!!!
measure in weeks and not days, you may be doing this already but focus more on quality of food first, quantity second
Corporation
Angry Bovine
Takes awhile for the body to get adjusted but it will start!
Corporation
Angry Bovine
200! I thought about running a mile outside and then weighing again to break the barrier 
Tonight we had a fellowship at church and they served massive cheeseburgers. I'll be up tomorrow but hope to break in to the One-derland soon.
Tonight we had a fellowship at church and they served massive cheeseburgers. I'll be up tomorrow but hope to break in to the One-derland soon.| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss/-Gain | Avg Calories/Daily Calories |
| May 15 Week | 219.4 | - | 7.1 | 1516 |
| May 22 Week | 212.3 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 1686 |
| May 29 Week | 209.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 1407 |
| June 5 Week | 207.9 | 11.5 | 0.9 | 1614 |
| June 12 Week | 207.0 | 12.4 | 1.3 | 1411 |
| June 19 Week | 205.7 | 13.7 | -6.7 | Way Too Much |
| June 26 Week | 212.4 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1774 |
| July 3 Week | 208.4 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 1619 |
| July 10 Week | 206.3 | 13.1 | 2.3 | 1796 |
| July 17 Week | 204.0 | 15.4 | 1.1 | 1598 |
| July 24 Week | 202.9 | 16.5 | 1.5 | 1857 |
| July 31 Week | 201.4 | 18.0 | 1440 | |
| Aug 1 | 200.8 | 18.6 | 1600 | |
| Aug 2 | 200.0 | 19.4 | 2100 |
Major
Footballguy
200! I thought about running a mile outside and then weighing again to break the barrier
That's awesome. Such a great milestone. I'm safely in the 190s now but man, not seeing a 2 in the scale is motivation enough for me to not fall off. Keep at it Corp!
jm192
Footballguy
I'll jump in. I started June or July of last year. Went from 219 to 205. Have been super inconsistent most of 2023. The last 2 or 3 weeks, everything has kind of clicked again. I'm feeling a lot better. Scale has been as low as 202.8. Hoping to break 200 in the next week or so.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
If I step on the scale and it says 200.0 I’m heading out for a run immediately.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Or take a dump
skol asylum
Footballguy
6/22/23 313.0
7/13/23 298.0
7/22/23 296.0
7/24/23 294.0
7/27/23 295.0
7/31/23 296.6
8/1/23 298.0
8/3/23 295.0
Better food the last two days. Still need to get back to the gym. Going this morning after I drop the kid off at school.
7/13/23 298.0
7/22/23 296.0
7/24/23 294.0
7/27/23 295.0
7/31/23 296.6
8/1/23 298.0
8/3/23 295.0
Better food the last two days. Still need to get back to the gym. Going this morning after I drop the kid off at school.
Corporation
Angry Bovine
Welcome to the club! Looks like you know what you need to do to lose it, so keep it up!
Corporation
Angry Bovine
I would have preferred this option
Corporation
Angry Bovine
You continue to make great progress my man, keep it up!
Corporation
Angry Bovine
With a week to spare, first goal achieved! I thought for sure I would be up after a cheeseburger dinner last night, but was 199.7 this morning. I feel certain that I'll bounce above the 200 mark in the next week with birthday festivities, but it's nice to get the first goal out of the way. I think I'd like to get to 190, then setup a guard rail of 195.
| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss/-Gain | Avg Calories/Daily Calories |
| May 15 Week | 219.4 | - | 7.1 | 1516 |
| May 22 Week | 212.3 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 1686 |
| May 29 Week | 209.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 1407 |
| June 5 Week | 207.9 | 11.5 | 0.9 | 1614 |
| June 12 Week | 207.0 | 12.4 | 1.3 | 1411 |
| June 19 Week | 205.7 | 13.7 | -6.7 | Way Too Much |
| June 26 Week | 212.4 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1774 |
| July 3 Week | 208.4 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 1619 |
| July 10 Week | 206.3 | 13.1 | 2.3 | 1796 |
| July 17 Week | 204.0 | 15.4 | 1.1 | 1598 |
| July 24 Week | 202.9 | 16.5 | 1.5 | 1857 |
| July 31 Week | 201.4 | 18.0 | 1440 | |
| Aug 1 | 200.8 | 18.6 | 1600 | |
| Aug 2 | 200.0 | 19.4 | 2100 | |
| Aug 3 | 199.7 | 19.7 | 1500 |
fantasy stud
Footballguy
awesome thread. I started my journey 11 days ago. I'm 5-10, 255 pounds, and 46 years old. Joined the gym with my thirteen year old son. It's been a great bonding experience and I already feeling better . my goal is to get under 200 pounds by next June. So, 55 pounds over 10 months.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Congrats @Corporation! That’s a great feeling.
rockaction
Footballguy
Congrats, Corporation!
Let's give a warm round of applause to the Oneders!
Let's give a warm round of applause to the Oneders!
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-OZ-
Footballguy
Y’all are doing awesome! 
now this is epically awesome!
Hopefully you’re feeling as much better as it sounds!
Won’t even hold that Vandy shirt against you
. SEC! SEC!
Alright I'll finally join this thread.
I had weight loss surgery in April. Three and a half months later and I am kicking ***.
Here were my 3-month progress pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/8OMO4Fl
I swim 2-3x a week, play disc golf most other days, and do occasionally take a day off to rest
My goals are to fit in that Large shirt at the very end of the progress pics (from 4XL to L). I have nearly graduated to 2XL (Vandy shirt). 2XL shirts are the only thing I have requested from friends/family for my birthday in a couple weeks, I need a new wardrobe...
The numbers:
In July 2022, my first consult about WLS with my primary care provider: 405 lb
April 17, morning before my surgery: 378 lb
This morning: 285 lb
now this is epically awesome! Hopefully you’re feeling as much better as it sounds!
Won’t even hold that Vandy shirt against you
. SEC! SEC!
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Going on 2 weeks without being able to exercise - sucks. Good news is I’ve tried to treat this as almost a dry run for maintenance.
182.0 - managed to lose about a pound and a half since this started. Two pounds to lose before 8/25.
182.0 - managed to lose about a pound and a half since this started. Two pounds to lose before 8/25.
skol asylum
Footballguy
I'm sure there's tons of stuff if I go looking, but how about sharing some meal and snack ideas?
Here's a nice low calorie one I used to eat years ago and have brought back into the rotation...
These multigrain crispbreads
With Laughing Cow light Swiss cheese spreads
www.thelaughingcow.com
35 calories for each crispbread + 25 calories for each wedge = 60 calories a piece.
Very tasty and low cal.
Here's a nice low calorie one I used to eat years ago and have brought back into the rotation...
These multigrain crispbreads
With Laughing Cow light Swiss cheese spreads
Creamy Light Snack Cheese Wedges | The Laughing Cow
Try our perfectly creamy light cheese spread for a tasty treat that won't weigh you down. It's fantastic as a light snack or delicate add-on for a quick lunch.
35 calories for each crispbread + 25 calories for each wedge = 60 calories a piece.
Very tasty and low cal.
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AAABatteries
Footballguy
Some of my recent snacks:
- Fresh fruit
- Ratio Keto Yogurt - vanilla - love this stuff - mix with fresh fruit and it's a great snack
- Hummus and Pita or other crips/chips
- Costco protein bars
- Fairlife protein shakes
- Bought some sardines and mackeral in oil recently. I'm a big fan but they are very fishy so YMMV
- Occassionally have some cheese but have reduced that some recently
- Not necessarily a snack but doing meal replacement with homemade smoothies - could easily make a batch and drink a smaller amount for a snack
skol asylum
Footballguy
I do the Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla yogurt cups. I do want to get into smoothies. I need to incorporate more fruit and veggies into my diet. I've been doing eggs most mornings. I figured a small smoothie with my eggs would be a good combo.
skol asylum
Footballguy
Compare your yogurt to mine. Half the calories, no fat, and the same amount of protein. And I think it tastes pretty good. Mine has a little more carbs.
You mentioned fish which I also need to incorporate. Have to get my good cholesterol numbers up.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
202.4.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Think I had it once but may try again- I’m ok with the fat and calorie trade off. Currently I think I’m not getting enough calories.
Major
Footballguy
Ive tried them all and have yet to find a more complete yogurt than FAGE. No additives, sweetener, etc and you get 7-8oz per a single serving container. I normally just eat half. You can taste the difference. Much thicker. Oikos and others like it are blended and taste cheap to me. Siggis is another good one but it's hard to find plain (their flavors are still low in sugar though).
Corporation
Angry Bovine
Welcome to the club! Accountability is huge and it sounds like you have it in real life with your son. Awesome time to spend with him as well. Good luck on the journey and keep us posted!
Corporation
Angry Bovine
Hate to hear that but glad the diet portion is under control. That will help out long term for maintenance for sure. I'm super confident you will hit your goal by 8/25.
Corporation
Angry Bovine
I'm not the one to ask on varietyI'm sure there's tons of stuff if I go looking, but how about sharing some meal and snack ideas?
Here's a nice low calorie one I used to eat years ago and have brought back into the rotation...
These multigrain crispbreads
With Laughing Cow light Swiss cheese spreads
Creamy Light Snack Cheese Wedges | The Laughing Cow
Try our perfectly creamy light cheese spread for a tasty treat that won't weigh you down. It's fantastic as a light snack or delicate add-on for a quick lunch.
35 calories for each crispbread + 25 calories for each wedge = 60 calories a piece.
Very tasty and low cal.
For most days, I drink a Core Power 26g Protein Shake, get a Barboacoa Chipotle Bowl for lunch, and eat a spicy chicken breast for dinner. After a strenuous workout I may drink another Core Power for recovery.
I'm just not disciplined enough to have snacks around (even healthy ones). I will absolutely gorge on them.
Corporation
Angry Bovine
You may have hit that starvation mode that I think I hit recently. Went probably 18 or 19 days without a cheat day and just stagnated. Loaded up for a day or two and then it seems like my metabolism kicked back in.
skol asylum
Footballguy
I think this makes some sense. I went 4 weeks and dropped 15 pounds. The next 2 were only a couple of pounds, both from getting tired a d slipping a bit. I have split my plan into 6 week runs. I figure go 4 weeks fairly strict and then let yourself go a little for 2 and then repeat the process. Something like that anyways.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I think recently my only issue is having an occasional whiskey. To offset it I’ve eaten less - after today I plan to go these 3 weeks dry.
Major
Footballguy
Ive tried them all and have yet to find a more complete yogurt than FAGE. No additives, sweetener, etc and you get 7-8oz per a single serving container. I normally just eat half. You can taste the difference. Much thicker. Oikos and others like it are blended and taste cheap to me. Siggis is another good one but it's hard to find plain (their flavors are still low in sugar though).
I take back what I said about the sizing. I double checked and noticed they're 5.3oz now. Looks like they reduced the size while keeping the same price. Hate when companies do this. Read those labels fellas: https://www.reddit.com/r/shrinkflation/comments/s7ymqs/fage_shrinkflation_in_the_wild/
kutta
Footballguy
Im just saying, GB, that I don’t recommend that. Whiskey cleanses the soul
gruecd
Footballguy
Best yogurt.
They also have vanilla, blueberry, coconut, and key lime. And they all have 25g protein.
They also have vanilla, blueberry, coconut, and key lime. And they all have 25g protein.
identikit
Footballguy
Positive (?) by-product of my work on getting healthier
My doc took me off Lisinopril completely yesterday.
A few months ago, he cut my dosage from 10 mg daily to 5 mg.
My BP was 92 over 64 then; yesterday was 96 over 67
Read up on getting off of this med. Can be problematic.
Will be extra-observant of how I'm feeling the next few weeks
Progress, I think?
ETA looked up my BP from 2019: 146 over 82
My doc took me off Lisinopril completely yesterday.
A few months ago, he cut my dosage from 10 mg daily to 5 mg.
My BP was 92 over 64 then; yesterday was 96 over 67
Read up on getting off of this med. Can be problematic.
Will be extra-observant of how I'm feeling the next few weeks
Progress, I think?
ETA looked up my BP from 2019: 146 over 82
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skol asylum
Footballguy
That's awesome!
belljr
Footballguy
Turned the corner officially, haven't had a diet soda this week. Haven't had any type of candy/cake etc. Nothing but tea, water, coffee. I still do put some milk in it and some mocha flavor. I know I need to work on that but I can't cut everything out at once. It's about incremental permanent changes. Unofficial was down 4 today.
Monday will weigh in. Other than golfing haven't exercised too much but am trying to walk a little more.
jm192
Footballguy
What I've been doing:
Diet-wise, Doing "If It Fits your Macros."
Macro-wise, Shooting for 150 g protein, 65 g fat within 2250 Calories
If I can hit the macros, I'm usually pretty satisfied eating wise over the course of a day.
Exercise wise: My work schedule is 7 on, 7 off. On the weeks I work, I struggle to get lifts in.
The weeks I work, I do an old school "bro split." Chest/Triceps, Back/Biceps, Shoulders, Legs.
The lifting makes me feel better about myself and then I have more of a mindset to not eat freely. If I don't lift, it's harder.
Diet-wise, Doing "If It Fits your Macros."
Macro-wise, Shooting for 150 g protein, 65 g fat within 2250 Calories
If I can hit the macros, I'm usually pretty satisfied eating wise over the course of a day.
Exercise wise: My work schedule is 7 on, 7 off. On the weeks I work, I struggle to get lifts in.
The weeks I work, I do an old school "bro split." Chest/Triceps, Back/Biceps, Shoulders, Legs.
The lifting makes me feel better about myself and then I have more of a mindset to not eat freely. If I don't lift, it's harder.
jm192
Footballguy
Some of my Go to foods/snacks:
There's a meal prep place in town. I do those for work sometimes. But they can get expensive.
This week: Sam's Club Italian Herb Grilled chicken. I will warm these up in the air fryer, then throw some cheese on it. Then wrap it with an X-Treme Wellness wrap (50 calories). Then I've been having a bag of the quest protein chips with those. You can get a box of 12 at Sam's, which has been the best price.
We cook a lot for Dinner, and my wife manages a lot of that. We've had pork loin with veggies and basalmic chicken with veggies.
Snacks: I eat a lot of fruit. Even if fruit sounds terrible, I tell myself I have to eat some of it. I always enjoy it, and it's a ton of volume in your stomach for not a lot of calories.
I like the Light and Fit Greek Yogurts. I think the Dannon/Oikos are a bit better, but we get the Wal-mart brand a lot.
Cashews from Sams. By far my favorite nut.
I also work beef jerky in here and there.
The most recent find, which has been around for a bit without me noticing, Quest has a Hero bar lineup. The Cookies and Cream bar is actually really good. It's not like their original protein bars. White chocolate outside, chocolate crispy inside.
There's a meal prep place in town. I do those for work sometimes. But they can get expensive.
This week: Sam's Club Italian Herb Grilled chicken. I will warm these up in the air fryer, then throw some cheese on it. Then wrap it with an X-Treme Wellness wrap (50 calories). Then I've been having a bag of the quest protein chips with those. You can get a box of 12 at Sam's, which has been the best price.
We cook a lot for Dinner, and my wife manages a lot of that. We've had pork loin with veggies and basalmic chicken with veggies.
Snacks: I eat a lot of fruit. Even if fruit sounds terrible, I tell myself I have to eat some of it. I always enjoy it, and it's a ton of volume in your stomach for not a lot of calories.
I like the Light and Fit Greek Yogurts. I think the Dannon/Oikos are a bit better, but we get the Wal-mart brand a lot.
Cashews from Sams. By far my favorite nut.
I also work beef jerky in here and there.
The most recent find, which has been around for a bit without me noticing, Quest has a Hero bar lineup. The Cookies and Cream bar is actually really good. It's not like their original protein bars. White chocolate outside, chocolate crispy inside.
Goldminer1
Footballguy
37 years old. 5'10"
July 2022: Weighed in at 268 with a plan to lose weight. I don't think I stuck with it for more than a week.
July 15th 2023: Weighed in at 261.4
August 6th 2023: Weighed in at 243.4
18 pounds in 22 days. Obviously some of that is water weight. I went from not exercising, and eating poorly, to my new plan as listed below.
Diet Plan: NutriSystem. I picked my own meals, as I've done NutriSystem in the past, and some of the meals are good, and some are horrible. I'm tracking with MyFitnessPal. I'm eating between 950-1,200 calories per day. Which means I'm skipping an allowed snack, by the official NutriSystem plan. I'm not doing that on purpose, and I am not against having that "extra" snack whenever I feel like I need it. If I plateau, I might actually start eating - more - just to make sure that I don't fall into "starvation mode."
Water: At least 96 ounces per day (I drink three, 32 ounce Nalgene bottles full per day). I often do 128 ounces (four, 32 ounce bottles) which is a full gallon of water. I add sugar free flavoring to my water. 0 calories. Just makes it taste better.
Daily Supplements: Psyllium Husk Caps (Fiber) (500mg). Vitamin D-3 (1,000 IU). Zinc (50mg). Iron (65mg). Magnesium (250mg). B-12 (500mg).
Exercise: I walk 3 miles per day on the treadmill. Set it at 3.0 mph. No incline (yet). So, with a 30 second "warm up" I'm usually done with my 3 miles in about 61 minutes. I'm also doing the Sweat #1 workout on the Power90 DVD (Old fitness DVD that came out before P90X). I do that as many times a week as I feel up to it, but I don't beat myself up if I "skip" Power90. But I haven't missed a day of walking on the treadmill yet.
First major goal: 238 pounds. That would be 30 pounds down from where I was in July 2022.
Next major goal: 218 pounds. Not that 218 is awesome, but that would put me comfortably back into an XL shirt instead of XXL.
Big Goal: Under 200 pounds. I haven't been under 200 in more than 15 years. Being active, and watching what I eat and maintaining at under 200 pounds would be my first ideal, before perhaps diving into getting truly, in-shape.
I'm feeling good, and committed to this.
Keep up the hard work guys.
July 2022: Weighed in at 268 with a plan to lose weight. I don't think I stuck with it for more than a week.
July 15th 2023: Weighed in at 261.4
August 6th 2023: Weighed in at 243.4
18 pounds in 22 days. Obviously some of that is water weight. I went from not exercising, and eating poorly, to my new plan as listed below.
Diet Plan: NutriSystem. I picked my own meals, as I've done NutriSystem in the past, and some of the meals are good, and some are horrible. I'm tracking with MyFitnessPal. I'm eating between 950-1,200 calories per day. Which means I'm skipping an allowed snack, by the official NutriSystem plan. I'm not doing that on purpose, and I am not against having that "extra" snack whenever I feel like I need it. If I plateau, I might actually start eating - more - just to make sure that I don't fall into "starvation mode."
Water: At least 96 ounces per day (I drink three, 32 ounce Nalgene bottles full per day). I often do 128 ounces (four, 32 ounce bottles) which is a full gallon of water. I add sugar free flavoring to my water. 0 calories. Just makes it taste better.
Daily Supplements: Psyllium Husk Caps (Fiber) (500mg). Vitamin D-3 (1,000 IU). Zinc (50mg). Iron (65mg). Magnesium (250mg). B-12 (500mg).
Exercise: I walk 3 miles per day on the treadmill. Set it at 3.0 mph. No incline (yet). So, with a 30 second "warm up" I'm usually done with my 3 miles in about 61 minutes. I'm also doing the Sweat #1 workout on the Power90 DVD (Old fitness DVD that came out before P90X). I do that as many times a week as I feel up to it, but I don't beat myself up if I "skip" Power90. But I haven't missed a day of walking on the treadmill yet.
First major goal: 238 pounds. That would be 30 pounds down from where I was in July 2022.
Next major goal: 218 pounds. Not that 218 is awesome, but that would put me comfortably back into an XL shirt instead of XXL.
Big Goal: Under 200 pounds. I haven't been under 200 in more than 15 years. Being active, and watching what I eat and maintaining at under 200 pounds would be my first ideal, before perhaps diving into getting truly, in-shape.
I'm feeling good, and committed to this.
Keep up the hard work guys.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Awesome that you are committed and taking steps to reach your goals! Thanks for jumping in here and sharing with the rest of us. This group can be great for accountability, idea generation, celebration…..
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Corporation
Angry Bovine
Great progress!
